Pirates
win State Title!The Prairie Boys Basketball Team won their fifth state championship
and fourth in the past 10 years by beating Challis, Lapwai and Potlatch
at the 1A-D1 State Tournament in Caldwell and Nampa this past weekend.
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The Prairie Pirates with the State Championship banner
and trophy after beating Potlatch Saturday at Nampa. Kneeling from left
are Sam Mager, Devin Ross, Kyle Schwartz and Brody Hasselstrom. Standing
from left are Dean Johnson, Owen Anderson, Damian Forsmann, Cole Schlader,
Spencer Schumacher, Dylan Schumacher, Hayden Uhlenkott, Zach Rambo, Tayler
Ott and Derik Shears. See article below left for game write-ups. Click
on the photo for a larger view.

The team and the Prairie fans all celebrate as the
buzzer sounds. Click on the photo for a larger view.The 4 Prairie seniors just after receiving the First
Place Trophy. From left are Dylan Schumacher, Devin Ross, Spencer Schumacher
and Tayler Ott. Click on the photo for a larger view.

Students of the month for February at Prairie High
School are Owen Anderson and Sabrina Lustig. Mr. Nygaard nominated Owen-
“One of the most conscientious students in the entire student body.
A humble person who is both kind and considerate to our staff, students,
and community members. Owen is a person with high moral character, integrity,
and work ethic both academically and athletically.” Mr. Mader nominated
Sabrina-“She is a phenomenal student and a fantastic TA for me. Great
work ethic and a pleasure to have in class.” Photo provided by Jon Rehder.
Click on the photo for a larger view.

Coach Kevin Chaffee presents Donna Ross with the Sportsmanship
t-shirt that is presented to someone from each team at the State Tournament.
Photo by Kim Schumacher. (Ours had someone stand up and block us just as
we took the photo.)

An emergency avalanche preparedness drill was put
on by St. Mary’s Hospital and WSU medical students . Photo by April Lustig.
Click on the photo for a larger view.

The Tri-Parish Boys Hallissey Team brought home the
Coveted Sportmanship Trophy for 2019. Team Members pictured
Keenan Shears, Levi Walsh, Carter Shears, Morgan Poxleitner, Nate Forsmann,
Lee Forsmann, Mathew Wemhoff, Ryan Wemhoff, and coaches Adam Forsmann
and Glenn Poxleitner Not Pictured are Noah Behler, Cody Kaschmitter
I’m very proud of these young men for their effort and sportsmanship, said
coach Poxleitner. Photo provided by Glenn Poxleitner. Click on the
photo for a larger view.